Diamonds are a girls best friend Especially THESE!

 You all remember Lola our showgirl don't you? I have sold a few pieces from her estate on etsy before. Well this one was a token of gratitude from a high rolling gambler who adored our showgirl from Las Vegas. She lived in New York and traveled back and forth to her NY apt and in the midst met quite a lot of generous and unusual characters. This gentleman was an import exporter who adored her and took her to Monaco to gamble in Monte Carlo.. SHe was such good luck, he had one of the artisans in Monte Carlo make her this genuine diamond ring with the amount of millions she won him. Yes.. I said millions thus giving her this NINE diamond ring ( for nine MILLION) set in 14kt gold and silver. THe diamonds are hidden under small mountains of gold because he said she was a hidden treasure to him. ( diamonds hidden under gold.. see the connection?). Well he was quite the smoozer and she was up for the thoughtful, and a little bit gaudy gift. 

The ring has a large top setting that measures almost as large as quarter ( a tad over 1") and it has tiny silver bead work all around it ( a few are missing). The ring is between an 8 1/2 and a 9 and is completely hand wrought. Many artisans set up shop in Monte carlo because when winners win.. they want to SPEND.... So this custom ring came to being at well over a few thousand dollars which was just a drop in the bucket to what he won. IT is the thought that counts ( and the private plane there and all the fabulous hotel rooms and clothes that help as well).

Not for the insecure or faint of heart!

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Whiting and Davis Purse trivia

This is a vintage Whiting & Davis gold mesh purse with  Fancy frame and  original tag and mirror . 

The early 1920-30's was a time when women were freeing up their hands and didn't have to wear gloves all the time. The purses would accentuate the beauty of unfettered fingers and hands and wrist, while accommodating all the necessary items so the woman could dance or have mad money.The woman would look extremely stylish. . I guess you could consider this a Necessaire because it could be used to hold the small necessities one needed when going out. 

Whiting and Davis have been in existence since the late 1800's. What is really interesting that Elsa Schiaparelli actually designed purses for the Whiting and Davis. The mesh process was a really intriguing way to make the mesh look like scales. They were first firm to develop patents for the machines to make mesh in their own plants ( per a Brown university study)/. They were the first to make solder filled wire in making metal mesh. These were woven into many different patterns. A finished mesh purse might contain 100,000 links ( each soldered individually). When it was placed in an electric furnace, the solder melted and flowed, At first the purses were joined to their frames. Later the company introduced a spiral wire to join the purse to the frame. This method was called hanging up . A mesh to the edge was another whiting and davis innovation that gave a smooth silhouette and thereby added to artistry of the purse. Purses in the early 20's sterling and 14kt gold and plated metal ( according to 1995 Vintage purses at their best by lynell schwartz) . I think this was possibly pre-world war 11).

The purse has been hardly used. It has the original mirror, tag and stamping into the frame. The silk is peach colored and original with one small corner having a few spots ( see photo) . This purse measures 7 1/2" x 5" and the fancy etched chain measures 10" long. It is heavy and the mesh flows like silk when you move it. What a great piece for a wedding or an elegant evening out!   SOLD OUT TOO LATE :(

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Huge art nouveau antique Ormolu Perfume bottle Footed bottom with beveled glass

Antique Victorian Amber Ormolu Fancy Perfume. Inside you see the ormolu filigree case that holds a brass rose at the bottom. The  glass stopper is still intact and in very good condition . The perfume measures 9" tall and as you can see the glass is held in by tiny fancy prongs that create a crown shape around it. This has ornate metal work every where and it is quite stunning. This is a most unusual shape with 3 sides of amber glass. 

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Great way to store your wedding Jewelry .. Antique Jewelry casket Gold Footed Vanity Box

FANCY Antique Jewelry casket Coffin box Victorian ornate baroque LARGE Trinket 

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The BEST place to buy vintage cufflinks for your wedding

When it comes time to get the "something old" part of your wedding party, it is overwhelming where to start looking. These guys at Neatstuff Antiques   have it all in one place...  Every kind of cufflink you can think of...Great prices too!

IRELAND cufflinks victorian harp button studs vintage Irish wedding set gold wedding tuxedo cufflinks music cufflinks

HUGE Mythology Cufflinks 3 Graces & Pegasus VintageExtra large Mythical Winged Horse Signed Miniature Art Designer Dante Cuff Accessory

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Tuxedo cufflinks  Vintage Black studs Swank set  anniversary gift him gold

Studs Wedding jewelry  groom cufflinks

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Vintage Statement bracelet / Gold wide cuff / brilliant rhinestone bracelet / designer jewelry / princess Amanda jewelry / costume cuff

Beyond stunning this brilliant and gorgeous wide ( almost 3") cuff bracelet will get the compliments coming. The photos are not even close to how fabulous this awesome bracelet it. The layering of the sparkling stones create this dimensional beauty that is beyond comprehension. It is 6" long with an additional 1" gap and is very sturdy. The attention to detail on this is something to behold. Made by Princess Amanda Borghese. 

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